Journal’s Weekly News Review in Washington Ten Years Ago
A roundup from July 1921 notes Emmet Louck’s death in Iowa City at 51, Chas Holden’s death in Burling ton, and John H Reed of Haskins dying at 57. Dr Mills Taylor sails Aug 1 as U P church mission board secretary to Egypt India and Sudan. Orval McKinstry found safe in Arizona after kidnapping of his father’s shooting in Kansas. Shields and Brookhart Jr set for a 300 mile hike to Fort Snelling and Army training. Girl Scouts clothe European baby per Red Cross specs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louck
Emmet Louck
Iowa City
Chas. Holden
M. J. Holden
Burlington
Holden
Wes Babb
Chicago
Nora Holden
John H. Reed
Haskins
Egypt
Mills Taylor
Philadelphia
Foreign Misons Board
The
United Pres Yieran Church
Sion
India
Sudan
Dr. Taylor
Geo. Hay
Bo Shields
John Brookhart, Jr
Fort Snelling
Minn
Miitary
Weekend News From Anita Iowa Remembers Local Events
News brief highlights from Anita Iowa include Carter Jr. in serious condition after a stroke, Mrs. Hazel Albertson finishing summer study and heading to Duke, and Mrs. R B Dougherty recovering well from appendicitis. Various locals travel, visit, or plan activities while repairs and public health actions affect the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hbrank Carter, Jr
Anita
Iowa
Mr Carter
Fourth Annual Exhibition by Washington Institute Students
Corette's Hall hosted a 1871 Washington Institute program featuring students from north of town. Reports detail rivalries between Celia Ross and Lizzie Brown, involvement of Rob McCleery and Rob Clyde, and memories of Lizzie Clyde, her marriage, and the hall incident with falling stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Ross
Lizzie Brown
Washington Institute
Corvette's Hall
Kate Smith
Amelia
J. Willson
Gettysburg
Lawrence Brindley
Hamilton Davidson
Hamilton
John S. McNay
A. J. Barbour
Maggie Cunningham
Rob't Cook
Wim. Tuttle
Sadie Schwimley
Clyde Colloquy of Nations
Ida Stevenson
Jennie Smith
Ida Gordon
Sadie Conner
OONOM
Lizzie McLaughlin
Jessie Knox
Deaths D F Berry reports Down's death in Long Beach
D F Berry of Brighton received word of the death of J L Downs of Long Beach California which occurred last Wednesday July 8. Mr Downs formerly lived at Brighton and had been in poor health for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Berry
Brighton
J. L Downs
Long Beach
Calif
Mr. Downs
Elderly Anna Johnson Dies at Home Near Wayland
Mrs. Anna Johnson aged about 90 died Tuesday evening at her son Lyman Johnson's home three miles southeast of Wayland where she had resided for twenty years. She had been in poor health for a year and was a member of the Swedish Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Johnson
Lyman Johnson
Wayland
Swedish Lutheran Church
Mrs. R. T. Knottnerus Dead At 44 In Washington County
Mrs. R T Knottnerus, 44, died Wednesday morning at Washington County Hospital after two years of declining health. She leaves a husband and five children in the community, plus a large extended family including her father Jacob Simmering and step-mother in Washington. Funeral services were held Friday at St. Paul's Evangelical church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Knottnerus
Washington County Hospital
Jacob
Remicitus
John Simmering
Washington
el Reno
Okla
Joe
Yuma
Colo
Henry
Chicago
William
Sam
Sigourney
Jerry
Anna Miller
Des Moines
Alice Hancher
Mamie
Tennessee trip for N D Anderson and daughter Bernice
Mrs Ida B Wise Smith former vice president of the National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will conduct services at United Presbyterian church Sunday morning. It will be a union meeting with all churches cooperating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Anderson
Bernice
Tennessee
Ida B. Wise Smith
National Wa. Co. T. U
United Presbyterian Church
Camp Te cumseh closes as Washington families stay
Scout Camp Te cumseh near Riverside closed Saturday night with tents remaining for a week while Washington families occupied the grounds. Campers included the Stutsmans Alcorns Gibsons Tucker Eichers Browns and Warrens. Men commuted daily to Washington. Journal Room leased for a recreation club with fountain service and memberships. First post-law marriage license issued in Washington County to Doris Innes and Edward Smart. Iowa corn benefits from rain and heat with continued hot weather forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecumseh
Riverside
Washington
EF. Stutsman
Donald
Bob
Virginia Stutsman
Alcorn
Helen
Ralph Gibson
Jack
Virginia
Claude Tucker
Eleanor
Eugene
Ted Brown
Bevery
Leslie Eicher
Lewis Warren
Journal
J. R Dennerly
Williamsburg
D R. Clossen
Ottumwa
Journal Office
Washington County
Iowa City
Kirksville
Doris Innes
Edward Smart
Marshalltown
Saturday Night Nursery Planned by Local College Women
Margaret Livingston Esther Mc Creedy and Priscilla Morrison, home from college, plan a Saturday night nursery to care for babies while mothers shop. R. E. Dougherty offers his vacant Rose Gray shop space for use, with no charge for storing the babies. The college girls have childcare experience and hope mothers will use the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Livingston
Esther McCreedy
Priscilla Morrison
R. E. Dougherty
New Ice Cream Factory Nears Opening
The new ice cream factory owned by Leland Morrison will be ready soon. Morrison is an experienced figure in the ice cream business and promises a modern, up to date operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Morrison
Morrison
Car Missing Shorely Trip Ends in Foul Play Suspicions
Shorley Car Found Charles J Shorely nephew of Frank Ed and Oscar Wolf and Mrs J Waldschmidt and Mrs W Bell of Washington has been missing for months while driving through the west. His car was found in a garage where it lay for two months. Several bankers traveling checks for $20 each have been cashed recently with forged signatures. It is believed he has met with foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorley
Charles J. Shorely
Frank
Oscar Wolf
J. Waldschmidt
W. Beliel
Washington
West
New Tennis Court Opens At Sunset Park
Sunset Park adds a larger court to meet high demand and expands facilities. A new merry go round for thirty five children is planned along with new asphalt over damaged paving. The park, led by J. F. Simpson as board president with Mrs Marion Bailey and J. E. Lemmon as members, grows popular as daily picnics attract visitors from far away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
J. F. Simpson
Marion Bailey
J. E. Lemmon
Widman Reunion Brings Brookhart Family to Keosauqua
A Wildman reunion will be held in Keosauqua next Sunday. Attendees include Miss Lillian Brookhart from Pocatello Idaho, Miss Della Brookhart of Chicago, Mr and Mrs T L Brookhart of Washington, Mrs S W Brookhart and daughters Florence and Edith, Mr and Mrs J Quinn of near Columbus Junction, and Mrs Myrtle Poole and daughter Alice.
Rural graduates edge toward high school attendance
Of 150 rural county graduates, only eighteen have stated they will not attend high school while forty seven have signaled intent to enroll, leaving hope the number declining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S
Tax protest and community notes from local Iowa townships
Residents of Iowa and Lime Creek townships gathered at the courthouse to protest property tax assessments aiming for equalization among landowners. The weekend also featured social updates from the Country Club dining plans, 4H activities at Sunset Park, and visitors, with various families traveling or hosting events across Iowa and nearby states.
New Arrivals In Wash Co
Mr and Mrs Lewis Pugh of Columbus Jumelson welcome a son named John Lewis Pugh born Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leo Mangold report a son Leo Charles Jr born at 4 15 p m Tuesday at the Washington county hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash, Co
Lewis Pugh
Columbus Jumelson
John Lewis Pugh
Leo Mangold
Leo Charles, Jr
Washington County Hospital
Lund Baby Born in Pittsburgh Hospital
Albert Hastey Lund was born Wednesday morning at Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh to Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Lund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hastey Lund
H. R. Lund
Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
Rickey Family Welcomes Eight Pound Daughter Patricia Ann
Mrs. and Mr. Ellis T. Rickey announce the birth of their eight pound daughter Patricia Ann at Dr. A. L. Braden’s home in Wellman Virginia. The family’s year and a half old daughter Virginia Lou expresses pride in her new sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann
Ellis T. Rickey
Menard Couple Welcome Daughter from Sergeant Bluff
Mr and Mrs J A Menard of sergeant Bluff are parents of a daughter born last week Mrs Menard was formerly Miss Grace Owen of Cotter.
Richs Welcome Son Born To Mr And Mrs Sam Rich
Wayland parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rich announce the birth of a son on July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich
Sam Rich
Wayland
Arthur Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Tudor Arthur
Mr and Mrs Tudor Arthur are the proud parents of a daughter born last week, adding a new member to the family. The child is healthy and at home with the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Mrs
Tudor Arthur
Stuart Town couple bless seventh pound daughter
Mr and Mrs Bert Ash of Stuart Town announce the birth of a seven pound girl on July 6. Mrs Ash, formerly Miss Lottie Watson, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Watson of Veo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ash
Stuart Town
Ash
Lottie Watson
Wesley Watson
Veo
Watsons welcome son Charles Eugene in Jefferson county
Mr and Mrs Carlos Watson announce the birth of a son named Charles Eugene born July 7 at Jefferson county hospital. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Wesley Watson of Veo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eugene Watson
Carlos Watson
Charles Eugene
Jefferson County Hospital
Wesley Watson
Veo
McCleery Family Sees Tales Of Sea And Europe
The McCleerys journeyed through Europe by car and boat visiting Plymouth Cherbourg Antwerp the Hague Delft and Vienna Venice and the Lido along the way. Mrs McCleery reports sightings of whales near their Westerland voyage with foggy seas and a famous voyage tale including a stranded whale and a near amputation. They describe dramatic sights in Antwerp the Cathedral Rubens Descent from the Cross the Peace Palace in The Hague and Rothenburg's medieval streets. The Vienna visit included a reception at the imperial castle and a performance of The Merry Widow with Franz Lehar conducting. The family plans more letters about their travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. H. McCleery
Europe
Westerland
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Antwerp
Rubens
The
Hague
Delft
Peace Palace
Rhine
Rothenburg
Vienna
Venice
Imperial Castle
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
Franz Lehar
Lido
Rialto Bridge
Soap on the rails and a train halted by Ainsworth villagers
Rob Rowan recalls a past excursion to Musentine when Ainsworth residents anger rose at a train not stopping. Mrs Livingston supervised soft soap laid on the tracks to force a halt. Boys helped as waiters in aprons while cannons boomed and ex passengers were left on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Rowan
Ainsworth
Musentine
Schuyler Livingston
Washington
Livingston
Schuyler
Ralph Livingston
Rowan
Wasehireton
Alnsworth
George Rodman
Dwight Norton, Jr
Os C. J. Wilson
George
Mr. Rodman
Dwight
Woman recalls caring for neighbor's child during excursion
A neighbor recalls taking in Jennie Canier, now Mrs. Ezra Smith, when her parents left for an excursion. The child cried all day and the caregiver, who spoke of the memory, says she will not forget that day soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Canier
Ezra Smith
North of Washington
Heat Dominates Washington Scenes Amid Weather Reports
Ralph Smith clings to hot weather while storms circle Washington. Besse Jones returns to the treasurer’s office after vacation. Mrs Gifford and daughter Mrs Morrison visit as ill. The Wilsons travel to Chicago for business and leisure, with daughters Nena Badenoch and Ruth Wilson in town. Heat affects many, health officials inspect 4 H club girls at Wellman and preparations for babysitting tonight in the Doughty room proceed with toy drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
California
Washington
Besse Jones
Chicago
Nena Badenoch
Ruth Wilson
Besse Conger
H. L. Hendricks
In Memoriam and Capt Boyer Rites Noted
A death notice from Wayland reports David Farmer dying in Kansas City with funeral attendance by two sisters and brothers. Separately, Capt. D A Boyer's funeral was held at Sherman’s with burial at Elm Grove. he died Saturday aged several years. He served in the Civil War, lived in Iowa since adolescence, and held multiple local posts including district court clerk, bank president, and G A R commander. Surviving family includes six children and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
David Farmer
Kansas City
John Taylor
Jennie Farmer
al Farmer
Well Farmer
Laverne
D. A. Boyer
Sherman
F. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Elm Grove
Capt. Boyer
Berks County
Solomon and
Catherine (Bortz) Boyer
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Washington County
Dutch Creek Township
Capt Boyer
West Chester Savings Bank
Washington Banking
Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
G. A. R. Work
J. G. White
M. L. Doane
Marshalltown
Walter S. Boyer
West Chester
Howard C. Boyer
Council Bluffs
Emma B. Warfel
Washington
Harry L. Boyer
Monrovia
Calif
Mary F. Kerr
Caldwell
Kansas
Raymond Co. Boyer
Fairfield
Mrs Ameat S Chabal Dies At Home Near Washington
Mrs Ameat S Chabal died at 2 15 Sunday afternoon at her home eight miles northeast of Washington after a five year illness with diabetes. Survived by her husband and four children Dorothy 15 Stanley 11 Edward 10 Robert 4 with one daughter Mabel preceding her in death. Parents, four brothers and two half brothers also survive. Born near Kalona September 17 1895 daughter of James and Mary Krebs Patterson she lived in this county most of her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameat S. Chabal
Washington
Dorothy
Stanley
Edward
Robert
Mabel
Mia. Chabal
Charlie
Huntington Beach
Calif
Will
Yorkville
Jim
Aravada
Colo
John
Longmont
Lynas
Frank Patterson
Richmond
Clara Patterson
Chabal
Kalona
James
Mary Krebs Patterson
This County
Death of John Marshall McCall in Washington area
John Marshall McCall died at his home Monday morning at nine. Born in 1861, he lived in Washington since March after farm years near Crawfordsville and in Washington county. He married Aryzee Ferguson McCall in 1888. she survives with children Guy McCall of Crawfordsville area and Mary Jugenheimer of Washington. Brothers Claud and Bob McCall also survive. Funeral services were held at L. A. Jones funeral home on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall McCall
Washington
Crawfordsville
Washington County
Aryzee (Ferguson) McCall
Guy McCall
Mary Jugenheimer
Claud
Bob McCall
L. A. Jones
Granddaughter Dies in Columbus Junction Gas Explosion
Mrs. Mo OW Klotz of Columbus Junction mourns Lucey Joy Klotz two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Madison William Klotz of Atlanta Ga. A gas explosion late Sunday night killed the child and badly burned a half brother Arthur Gipple. Burial set in Columbus Junction. Lucy Joy born June 14 1929 Charlotte NC. Survived by parents three half brothers and a half sister and by Mrs M W Klotz Columbus Junction grandmother Clinton Letts of Chicago grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo OW. Klotz
Columbus Junction
Lucey Joy Klotz
Madison William Klotz
Atlanta
Arthur Gipple
Lucy Joy
Charlotte
N. C
M. W. Klotz
Columbus
Clinton Letts
Chicago
Funeral services held for Mrs. John Zook in town
Funeral services for Mrs. John Zook were to be held at 10 this morning at L A Jones funeral home. Burial would be in Beauchamp cemetery near Wyman. She died Wednesday after a long illness and is survived by two sons Leslie and Earl Zook of Washington, five brothers including Tom Riley Crawfordsville James Oskaloosa Robert Muscatine and Jesse Columbus City, two half sisters and a widow. Her husband John Zook passed away nine years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Stewart Albertson
Iowa City
Durham
Duke University
R. B. Dougherty
W. J. Fitzpatrick
Chicago
Harry Montgomery
Helen
Ambrose Cunningham
Taylor Newell
Marjorie Newell
Goshen
Indiana
New York
Washington
Devault Boileau
Atlantic
Iowa
Charles Denison
John Boileau
John Babcock
Betty
Wansie Y Camp
W. M. Keeley
Patricia
Evanston
Colenso
Jake Minick
F. D. Payn
Muscatine
Department of Agriculture
Citiens
Payn
Hendricks
John Zook
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Beauchamp
Wyman
Zook
Leslie
Earl Zook
Tom
W. E. Riley
Crawfordsville
James
Oskaloosa
Robert
Jesse
Columbus City
Buntes Marion
Cedar Rapids
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Arizona
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Lytle
Robt. Clyde
John McNay
Sam Alexander
Doc’’ Wright
Will Galloway
Emma Glasgow
Gowdy Fitzgerald
Jessie Knox Bate Montgomery
Lizie Brown
Maggie McLaughlin
Bob McConaughey
Negro Medley
A. G. Fitzgerald
J. H. Willson
S. M. Stevenson
Mr. Willson
Iowa House
Rob McCleery
Rob
Lizzie
Jesse Brown
New Jersey
Robert Clyde
Miss Gordon
McCleery
Sam MelIntyre
Brummel
George Stewart
Frank Brindley
Ftormer
Clyde
McNay
Prof. Stevenson
Wm. Tuttle
Sadie
Covenanter Church
Tda Gordon
Etta
Ollie Conner
Mel McLaughlin
Ed Brown
Joe Clyde
Pratt
J. Br. Downs
Lime Creek
Court House
Geo. ©. Stewart
Dodd
Washington Club
Country Club
Catharine June Hull
Florence Brookhart
Onslo
Bernardine Neville Smith
Dave Eichelberger
Sawtelle
Los Angeles
Ed Hammer
Billy
Illinois
Carl Junbluth
LaCrosse
Wis
Elliot Grayson
Lillian Minick
Templar Park
Spirit Lake
Ames
H. L Hendricks
Miss Jacobs
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows Hall
Howard
Boyer
Ray Boyer
C. V. Kerr
Henrietta Hull
Maude
Ethel McCreedy
Clear Lake
Homer Birney
Leo Charles Mangold, Jr
Patricia Ann Rickey
Ash Daughter
Washington High School
Memoriam
Mrs. Ameat S. Chabal
John M. McCall
Lucy Joy Klotz
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